Built on the popular Stag 15 AR platform using Mission First Tactical furniture and accessories, the Minimalist Rifle combines the best of both companies for demanding customers.

Horsham, Pa. (November 2017) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT™), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories, is proud to announce its partnership with Stag Arms® to produce the Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle. MFT chose Stag Arms’ highly popular Stag 15 model for its lightweight, high-quality manufacturing, coupled with its long-lasting durability standards. The Minimalist Rifle is the first Stag rifle to be outfitted in Mission First Tactical furniture and accessories. Stag Arms has launched a special giveaway, launching on Nov. 30 at 12:00 a.m. and running through Dec. 14 at 2:00 p.m. EST. One lucky winner will be awarded a Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle and Swag Pack. Contestants may enter at https://www.stagarms.com/giveaway/.

“We are very excited to partner with Mission First Tactical and release our new Stag 15 Minimalist Series,” said Rick Bergen, Stag Arms Vice President of Sales. “Mission First Tactical has proven themselves as one of the premium MSR accessories providers in the industry, and their quality and durability is a superb fit for Stag Arms.”

The Stag 15 Minimalist in 5.56 NATO (.223) is built on MIL-Spec forged 7075 aluminum receiver with Type 3 hard coat anodizing, a MIL-Spec single stage trigger, a MIL-Spec manganese phosphate coated M16 BCG and a 16-inch chrome-lined, government profile barrel. MFT accessories complete the Minimalist build with the MFT Battlelink Minimalist MIL-Spec stock that has an angled non-slip rubberized buttpad for quicker presentations, even while wearing body armor. The upper section of the MFT stock has an enhanced cheek weld and a QD sling mounting point is positioned for ambidextrous use.

“Partnering with Stag Arms on this project was a no brainer. Our best-in-class accessories with their innovative MSRs was a natural fusion, creating the durable, ultra-lightweight Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle. We are very happy with the end product and we think our customers will be, too,” commented MFT’s Vice President David Edelman.

MFT’s TEKKO Polymer AR15 carbine handguard with M-LOK rail provides a secure platform for the mounting of Picatinny rails and other accessories. The single stage trigger is housed within an MFT E-VolV Enhanced Trigger Guard with an oversized opening that allows full access to the trigger, even with gloves. The MFT ENGAGE™ AR/15/M16 pistol grip has textured finger swells and a grooved backstrap for a positive grip surface even wearing gloves or in wet conditions. The pistol grip also features a secure, water resistant storage compartment and a plug retention for one-handed storage access. The MFT flip up rear sight is a low profile, snag resistant design paired with an A2 front sight with full elevation adjustment for rapid target acquisition. Finally, the Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle comes with a 30-rd MFT Polymer Magazine engineered as an enhancement of the standard STANAG design with a stippled texture and low-profile front ribs with a flared floor plate for positive extraction and handling.

The combination of MFT accessories and the Stag 15 rifle bring together two best-in-industry companies leading advances in materials, technology and manufacturing processes to bring to market an unprecedented firearm featuring the most reliable and durable accessories on the most reliable and durable AR with the Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle and the Stag15L Minimalist Rifle (left-hand model).

Also available in the Stag 15 Minimalist line is the Stag 15 Minimalist Uppers and Lowers (sold separately) and the Stag Arms Minimalist Rifle Kit that includes everything for your build on your own lower. All Stag Arms rifles come with a Lifetime Transferrable Warranty.

Mission First Tactical (MFT) designs and develops select USA Made rifle/carbine accessories specifically for the Military, Law Enforcement and Civilian markets. The MFT team has over 75 years of industry experience in taking concepts to front-line deployment. From the beginning MFT’s mission is to develop leading edge products for individual’s operating in harm’s way. Success for every operator’s mission is Mission First Tactical’s intent. www.missionfirsttactical.com

Stag Arms was founded in May 2003 with the goal of producing reliable, 100 percent American made Modern Sporting Rifles (MSR). The Company quickly became a market leader and one of the largest MSR manufactures in the United States. Since its early days, Stag has remained at the forefront of innovation, first by offering both left and right-handed MSR platforms, and by designing new models and features based on customer recommendations. All of Stag’s rifles come with an industry leading lifetime transferable warranty and an infinite shot guarantee on the barrel.